India bonds end flat as oil drop offsets index setbackOn Monday, Indian government bonds experienced a flat close following a day of volatility. A sharp decline in oil prices provided some resp...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Will FD investors get higher interest rates as Iran-US war continues and inflation shoots?Rising inflation and increased credit demand are pushing banks towards higher fixed deposit rates. Banks are also facing competition from s...
03 Aug, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank raise FCNR (B) interest rates: Depositors to get up to 6.25% rates on select tenures; check detailsHDFC Bank and ICICI Bank have raised FCNR(B) deposit rates by twenty-five basis points. This increase applies to select US dollar FCNR(B) d...
03 Aug, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
RBI provides banks greater flexibility to determine bulk deposit interest rates; changes effective from October 1, 2026New Reserve Bank of India rules will change bank deposit interest rate disclosures starting October 2026. Banks will gain flexibility in se...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
RBI MPC begins today as policymakers weigh inflation, crude risksThe Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee begins its meeting this week. Market participants widely expect the benchmark repo ra...
03 Aug, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
RBI likely to extend rate pause; neutral stance seen unchangedEconomists anticipate the Reserve Bank of India will maintain its current interest rate at 5.25 percent. The central bank is also expected ...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.47 AM IST
Count-counterpoint: MPC's external members must have the courage to dissent, disagreement drives course correctionThe Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee is meeting to decide on interest rates. The committee must balance inflation concerns...
02 Aug, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
RBI likely to hold rates in August, maintain hawkish tone as inflation risks loom: EconomistsThe Reserve Bank of India will likely maintain its benchmark repo rate unchanged this August. Elevated inflation risks and the FCNR(B) depo...
02 Aug, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
RBI likely to hold repo rate at 5.25%, market to focus on policy guidance: NuvamaThe Reserve Bank of India will likely keep its repo rate unchanged at 5.25 percent. Policymakers are expected to adopt a cautious wait-and-...
01 Aug, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Two Fed dissenters say higher interest rates needed to combat inflationTwo Federal Reserve officials dissented, favoring an immediate interest rate hike this week. Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack stated in...
31 Jul, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
Home loan EMI, amortisation and prepayment- The mathematics every borrower in India must understandUnderstanding home loan mechanics helps borrowers reduce total borrowing costs. The reducing balance method ensures interest decreases as t...
31 Jul, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
RBI gives banks more time to implement bulk deposit rate norms, deadline now Oct 1Banks now have until October 1 to implement new differential interest rate rules. These norms allow varied rates on bulk deposits consideri...
30 Jul, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
Best gilt mutual funds to invest in July 2026Gilt funds are recommended for aggressive debt investors expecting RBI rate cuts. These funds offer potential double-digit returns when int...
29 Jul, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
FCNR(B) deposit drive could pressure banks' profitabilityBanks' leverage on FCNR(B) deposits could pressure profit margins. Overseas interest rates are lower, and lending spreads remain thin. This...
29 Jul, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
Best corporate bond mutual funds to invest in July 2026Corporate bond funds offer relatively safe debt investment options for near-term goals. These schemes invest in highly-rated company papers...
28 Jul, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
RBI to hold rates through 2026 as growth risks outweigh inflation: Poll of economistsEconomists predict the Reserve Bank of India will maintain its key interest rate at 5.25% through year-end. This decision comes as the cent...
27 Jul, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
RBI reiterates Indian economy remains resilient, but Iran war, deficient monsoon could pose risks to outlook; will there be rate change in August?The RBI is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its 5 August policy meeting, making it one of the few central banks in the r...
27 Jul, 2026, 06.30 AM IST